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Deadlock
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Look up <i>deadlock</i> or <i>deadlocked</i> in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. <p>Deadlock commonly refers to: </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Deadlock_(computer_science)/YDpdfnPP">Deadlock (computer science)</a>, a situation where two processes are each waiting for the other to finish</li> <li><a href="/facts/Deadlock_(locksmithing)/64cMC66q">Deadlock (locksmithing)</a> or deadbolt, a physical door locking mechanism</li> <li><a href="/facts/Political_deadlock/FfmXE5CS">Political deadlock</a> or gridlock, a situation of difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people</li> <li><a href="/facts/Negotiation_deadlock/REpSSfsq">Negotiation deadlock</a> or an impasse, a situation where two sides bargaining can't reach an agreement</li></ul> <p>Deadlock or deadlocked may also refer to: </p>